US Bridges

Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · SW of Nuremburg · Structure no. 000000000030917

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1979 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2009. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCroll Rd.
CrossesTomhicken Creek
LocationSW of Nuremburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92689, -76.17676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1979)
Projected traffic420 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Croll Rd. over Tomhicken Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.